Heretic History Podcast

Episode 15: Matilda of England Part 3 (Lady of the English)


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The conclusion to my three part Matilda of England series!

After the sudden death of Henry I in 1135, the (relative) peace of England is thrown into utter chaos. Despite the barons having twice sworn their allegiance to Matilda as the rightful heir, their oaths soon prove to be false. Her cousin, Stephen of Blois, makes a hasty, but ultimately successful, grab for the throne and is crowned King instead. But Matilda was never one to go down without a fight...

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Heretic History PodcastBy Sarah Koerner

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